Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Safari

Meet your professional guide at the agreed pickup point at Colón cruise port or Panama City. Board your comfortable air-conditioned transportation and begin your journey toward the Gatun Lake/Gamboa area.

Arrive at the designated marina and board a comfortable motorboat. Receive a safety briefing before beginning your wildlife safari.

Cruise across the peaceful waters of Gatun Lake while enjoying panoramic views of rainforest-covered islands, waterways and the surrounding Panama Canal landscape. Keep your camera ready as your guide begins searching the shoreline and treetops for wildlife.

Enter areas known for wildlife activity and look for capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys and other tropical species moving through the forest canopy. Depending on conditions, you may also encounter sloths, iguanas, crocodiles, turtles and a variety of tropical birds.

Slow down near forest edges and quieter waterways for additional wildlife observation. Your guide will explain the behavior of animals, identify bird species and discuss the importance of protecting Panama’s rainforest ecosystem.

Continue cruising through the Gatun Lake area while learning how the lake and surrounding watershed contribute to the Panama Canal system. The Panama Canal tourism authority notes that boat tours departing from areas including Gamboa provide opportunities to experience the Canal basin while observing birds, monkeys and other wildlife.

Begin the return cruise toward the marina, enjoying final views of the rainforest, islands and Canal surroundings.

Disembark and meet your transportation for the return journey to your cruise port or designated Panama City drop-off location.